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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · 7d

For our annual celebration of creativity, Mansfieldmas, register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mansfieldm...

Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · 7d

For Torsten Bell MP’s talk, register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/great-brit...

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · 7d

For Hisham Matar’s talk, register here;

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · 7d

For the panel discussion on the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fighting-f...

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · 7d

For Ros Ballaster’s talk, register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jane-auste...

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · 7d

For Dame Harriet Walter’s talk, register here; www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/she-speaks...

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · 7d

For our annual Adam Von Trott lecture, register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/russias-hy...

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · 7d

For Taylor’s talk, register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-convers...

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · 7d

New term, new talks, new ideas 🗣️

Our Michaelmas 2025 Public Talk Series is here – bringing leading voices to Oxford. Free and open to all – come be part of the conversation. 💡

Register here: www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Georgina Wilson @georginaemw.bsky.social · 9d

Today is publication day for PAPER AND THE MAKING OF EARLY MODERN LITERATURE! Available in paper or digital form www.pennpress.org/978151282744... @pennpress.bsky.social

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · 17d

If Instagram had existed, Jane Austen would have been following the fashion posts from La Belle Assemblée. 💃

Professor Ros Ballaster (@ballasterros.bsky.social) brings those Regency styles to life in her new book, Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible - out this September. 📒🎉

#janeausten #regency #fashion

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Aug 18

Congratulations to Lydia Baldwin on her fantastic results! We’re delighted she’ll be joining Mansfield this autumn to study Geography - we can’t wait to welcome her into our community. 🎉
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Carmel College students celebrate standout year of academic success

Students have achieved top results in a standout year of academic success.

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Aug 18

Congratulations to Shaili Joshi on her amazing results - we’re looking forward to seeing her join Mansfield this October to study Law! 🎉
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Featherstone High School celebrates strong A-level and BTEC results - EALING.NEWS - The Voice of Ealing's 7 towns - Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Southall.

Featherstone Sixth Form in Southall is celebrating its best A-level outcomes since the 2015 educational reforms, with nearly every subject outperforming national averages. This year, 30.41% of A-level...

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Aug 11

Our Professorial Fellow in Physics, Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell (Queen of Pulsars 👑), is back on TV!

Catch her tonight (Monday 11 August) at 10pm on BBC Four, sharing the story of her PhD discovery!

🎥 Filmed right here at College - we hope you enjoy it!

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Jul 28

Our Senior Tutor & History Fellow Dr Helen Lacey features in this episode of Illuminated, exploring the strange afterlife of a severed 14th-century head. Tune in from 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 to hear her thoughts on the Peasants’ Revolt & the grim end of Archbishop Sudbury👀
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Illuminated - Don't Lose Your Head! - BBC Sounds

A vicar takes on a church and discovers there's a decapitated head in the vestry.

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Jul 25

Oxford wasn’t on Iris' radar. Now she’s thriving here at Mansfield. Maggie’s story shows why access and outreach matters – and what makes us different.

Read her inspiring story in the @liverpoolecho.co.uk here: www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

I went from serving chicken in Maggie Fu to Oxford University

"In my year, there's one other Scouser, and hearing his voice down the corridor always makes me smile"

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Jul 21

More here: www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...

Mansfield academics elected to British Academy Fellowship - Mansfield College

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Jul 21

Huge congratulations to Prof @ballasterros.bsky.social & Prof Alison Salvesen on being elected Fellows of @britishacademy.bsky.social! 🎉

Ros & Alison are two of just eight @ox.ac.uk academics recognised this year for their outstanding contributions to their fields. 👏

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Jul 15

👉 Careers in academia and STEM
👉 Applying for jobs
👉 Writing journal articles
👉 CV and cover letter workshops

Co-organised by our Mathematics Fellow Ian Griffiths, David Levy, & Arham Farid, the day created space for connection, learning, & hope. 🙏

More here: people.maths.ox.ac.uk/griffit4/san...

Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Jul 15

We were delighted to host our 2nd in-person #STEM seminar for #sanctuary seekers at Mansfield College on 23 June, welcoming professionals from across the UK.

Designed to help talented individuals rebuild & advance their academic & professional journeys, the seminar included practical sessions on:

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Jul 8

Find out more about the project here: www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...

Mansfield History Fellow, Dr Lyndsey Jenkins, curates free exhibition in London - Mansfield College

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Jul 8

A new free exhibition, curated by Dr @teadevotee.bsky.social, at Bruce Castle Museum & Archive spotlights trailblazing MP Joyce Butler (Wood Green, 1955–79) - a pioneer of women’s rights, peace activism, & consumer protection.

Congrats Lyndsey on the successful launch of this project! 🎉

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Jun 26

Martha started rowing right here with Mansfield College Boat Club (MCBC) and now shines on the world stage with the @gb_rowing_team senior squad. 🚣🏼‍♀️

We’re so proud of her drive, talent, and brilliant success! ✨♥️

Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Jun 26

From Mansfield to the medal podium! 😍

Huge congrats to alumna Martha Birtles (English, 2018), who brought home double gold in the Women’s Eight & two bronzes in the Women’s Four for GB! 🇬🇧

🥇 European Rowing Champs, Plovdiv
🥇 World Rowing Cup III, Varese

🔗 www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Jun 25

Today, @ox.ac.uk marked Encaenia - the annual ceremony honouring individuals who’ve made outstanding contributions to society. 🎓

Congratulations to Sir Mo Farah, Lord Bragg, Clive Myrie, Prof Plokhii, Prof Snyder, Prof Toibin, & Prof Langer on receiving their honorary degrees today. 🎉

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